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Oral cavity care is essential for the health and well-being of zoo-housed mammals, as captive diets often fail to replicate their natural feeding behaviors, leading to a variety of oral and dental diseases. Different species face unique challenges that are influenced by diet, environment, and behavioral stressors. Regular oral/dental examinations, advanced-imaging, and preventive strategies, including diet optimization and environmental enrichment, are crucial for maintaining oral and dental health. Early detection and intervention improve overall health and quality of life. Tailored-veterinary approaches ensure effective management of oral and dental diseases, contributing to better welfare and conservation outcomes in zoologic collections.
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Comprehensive, state-of-the-art reviews by experts in the field provide current, practical information on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting exotic animals. Each issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice focuses on a single topic relevant to your veterinary medicine practice, from diagnosis through medical management and surgical interventions. Topics include wound healing, oncology, internal medicine, fungal diseases, infectious diseases, pain management, dermatology, behavior, surgery, respiratory medicine, and pharmacology.
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